Over the last few days, we collected “life lessons” you wish you knew when you were younger from our friends, and peers. These lessons have been valuable to many of these youth, and we hope they inspire you, and are valuable to your lives aswell! Sometimes, the best lessons we learn, are from another’s experience. Enjoy! Feel free to leave your own advice below.
“Eat healthy, be active through a sport or an art.” – Chenthu
“Never give up and always continue to believe in yourself no matter what.” – Anonymous“Take every opportunity you are given to socialize. Join clubs and associations, volunteer for a good cause and make your presence known. It’s one thing to have the academic standards of a genius, but it’s another to network and meet all kinds of fascinating people.” – Nirusha M.
“It’s okay to make mistakes in life. It’s all about learning from the mistakes and growing.” – Anita T.
“ALWAYS keep up with your mother tongue; it will always be your first language.”
“Don’t run away from your problems. Face them head on.” – Sharmila Srinithiananthasing
“You are least productive in the day from 2p.m. to 4p.m., do the menial things that don’t require much thought during this time, and save your mornings to do your more creative work.” – Ramesh S.
“Be confident in you. A killer confidence can get you everywhere.” – Anonymous
“Listen to what your parents have to say. They always mean well.” – Mayuran Raveendran
“You are not responsible for anyone’s happiness but your own. In every decision you make, you make a choice. To be happy or not. Other people have the same choice. They alone can choose to be happy or unhappy, not you. So relieve yourself of the guilt.” – Saran
“When people do wrong, forgive them. You’ll be doing yourself a favour.” – Sahana K.
“Five minutes before and after making a decision has a huge impact. So use it well.” – Priyanth
“Set goals in life and don’t take failures as a reason to quit.” – Anonymous
“Don’t skip classes, it really affects your future and it’s not worth it.” – Jessica T.
“Never quit something simply because it requires some time and dedication.” – Anonymous
“Anger is a wasted emotion.” – Siva T.
“Live in the present. Not the past. Let go of negative emotions. They only weigh you down. Would you want to walk with two bricks tied to your feet? That’s what you do when you don’t let go of hate, anger, and other negativity.” – Anu S.
“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. But don’t make the same mistake twice.” – Jenit
“Stop judging other people. It’s your life, why waste your time judging everyone else?” – Anonymous
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